§ Captain Draysonasked the Secretary of State for War if he will give an assurance; that officers and other ranks who are in the teaching profession and eligible for Class B releases will be given equal treatment as to age and service groups.
§ Mr. BellengerI am not sure what point the hon. and gallant Member has in mind. Release by age and service group is in Class A and teachers are dealt with like all other Army personnel for tint purpose. Class B releases arc granted in the public interest to meet demands for men in particular occupations; the demands may be for particular individuals or in bulk. In the latter case men arc selected as far as possible in order of ago find service group. As I have previously stated, teachers who happen to be members of the Army Educational Corps are not as a rule offered release against the bulk demands owing to the requirements of the Army Education Scheme, but the full demands are met from other sources.
§ Flying-Officer Bowdenasked the Secretary of State for War if he will arrange that those men who were discharged from the services before 16th October, 1944,2714W and received an allowance of £ 2 15s. 9d. for clothing may return this cash payment and be issued with the civilian outfit.
§ Mr. BellengerNo, Sir. As my right hon. Friend explained in reply to a Question by the hon. Member for Southend-on-Sea (Mr. Channon) on 16th October, 1945, it is impracticable to give effect to the improved civilian clothing outfit before 16th October, 1944.